An Aptitude and Cognitive Ability Test looks at problem-solving and logical understanding of a particular skill area such as verbal communication or numerical understanding. Candidates apply their reasoning skills to interpret the information and use logic to then determine the correct answer.
Cognitive ability is the use of brain-based skills to perform activities ranging from simple to complex. It has more to do with how we learn, retain information, problem-solve and pay attention rather than the specific knowledge we might have on a subject. The most commonly used Aptitude and Cognitive Ability Tests are Verbal Reasoning Tests and Numerical Reasoning Tests.
Both numerical and verbal reasoning testing are ideal ways to help improve your selection within the recruitment process by helping you decide which candidates are the best fit for the role. The tests can also help filter out those who are unsuitable and do not have the core skills required for optimal job performance. A candidate's aptitude can be assessed in many different ways and allows employers to see how a candidate would react to situations in the workplace.
Logical reasoning is essential in all kinds of roles, so these pre-employment assessments are perfect for measuring the non-verbal cognitive abilities of your candidates. Unlike many other skill sets, it is challenging to assess a candidate's logical reasoning during a face-to-face interview. Instead, but conducting a Logical Reasoning Test, you are able to ask the most important questions that will give you an insight into the way in which your candidates thinking when faced with job-related situations.
For almost any role you are recruiting for, a basic level of literacy and/or numeracy is needed. These tests help assess a candidate’s aptitude, attention to detail, their ability to use numbers and language and transfer this into the working environment. Whether they be entry-level or highly educated, it is impossible to guess a person's logical reasoning, which that is where our tests come in. They require candidates to answer multiple-choice questions using the information provided rather than implementing prior knowledge.
